Most computer users suffer from shoulder and neck pain on a regular basis. One of the primary problems is poor posture throughout the work day. The foundation of good posture starts with your chair. You spend hours each day sitting in your work chair, and if set correctly, your chair can help encourage a neutral typing position. But few people take the time to adjust their chair, and most people don’t know the best settings for themselves. Here are some tips for adjusting your chair.

• Back Rest: Raise or lower you back rest to best fit the contours of your spine. If your chair does not properly support your lower back, consider adding additional lumbar support

• Seat Height: Adjust the height of your chair so that your feet rest firmly on the floor. You can use a foot rest to provide additional height if your work space or keyboard is too high.

• Arm Rests: Shoulder pain is often caused when the shoulders are held up, in a shrugged position, for long periods of time. This can happen when your armrests are too high. Lower the arm rests to allow relaxed, free movement of your arms while typing. You can use them for short periods of time to support the elbows while your arms and shoulders are in a relaxed position, but they should not be used permanently while typing.

In summary, you can minimize shoulder and neck pain by maintaining good posture while working on your computer. Adjusting your chair appropriately can provide a strong foundation to encourage good typing position and relieve muscle soreness.

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